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In the most European countries co-codamol is OTC without a prescription. I think it's quite common to get co-codamol or dihydrocodeine from a GP in the UK. How
by martinald 9y ago
In the most European countries co-codamol is OTC without a prescription.
I think it's quite common to get co-codamol or dihydrocodeine from a GP in the UK. However, this is really weak in comparison to the high-dose oxy or hydrocodone that US doctors seem to prescribe.
- dx034 9y agoCO-Codamol has a comparably low codeine content which would likely make it less addictive (only guessing, not a doctor). It's a prescription drug in the UK. Will probably depend on the doctor but the GPs I have seen in the UK have preferred Ibuprofen if it can treat the pain.
- martinald 9y agoIt's not a prescription drug. You can get up to 12mg/500mg OTC at a pharmacy. FWIW you can also get 8mg/500mg dihydrocodone without a prescription OTC in the UK.
- koffiezet 9y agoAnything containing codeine is prescription afaik in Belgium. Pure paracetamol-based painkillers is OTC.